Young Minds Advocacy is excited to share our new fact sheet to help youth access mental health services in their communities. This resource is intended for youth under 21 who are struggling with a mental health condition, and have or are eligible for MediCal coverage (California’s health insurance program for low income people). The [...]

Our 3rd annual Creative Advocacy, on April 28 2018, brought together YMA staff, friends, families, colleagues and allies for an inspirational night of community and celebration. We left feeling re-engerized in our advocacy work and fortunate for the incredible community we've created. Here are a few of our favorite moments and snapshots from the [...]

To kick off Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Young Minds Advocacy is hosting our 3rd Annual Creative Advocacy — a celebration to support local artists, counter stigma, and honor mental health advocates who change lives. This year, we’re honoring Kijafa and Laura, co-founders of the Seneca Youth Advisory Board. These two have [...]

College is an exciting and challenging time when young adults take on new responsibilities and pursue rigorous academic goals. It can also be a challenging time as stress from academic and social pressures can become almost unbearable. Students may experience anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, eating disorders, and more. Evidence shows that an increasing number [...]

On February 23-24, 2018, Parents and Caregivers for Wellness (PC4W) brought together over 200 parents, educators, clinicians, and caregivers for a two-day training on how to best meet young people’s social and emotional needs. The event, held at the Haynes Family of Programs in La Verne, California, featured workshops, interactive discussions, and opportunities for [...]

Young Minds Advocacy spoke with Siavash Zohoori, the keynote speaker for this year’s UC Davis Mental Health Conference, as well as one of the founders of the #HowAreYou campaign. Across the University of California system, the #HowAreYou campaign has championed the need for accessible, diverse mental health services and supports that engage with the [...]

CYC 30th Anniversary Rally highlights accomplishments, hopes, & goals On a bright Monday afternoon on the steps of the State Capitol, youth advocate Dylan Murphy declared, “Today is the day we say that stability is a possibility.” Murphy, 20, was one of several youth leaders to address a gathering of over 150 community members [...]

Young Minds Advocacy uses strategic advocacy and communications to help youths and their families access mental health services and supports, and improve mental health system performance and accountability.